Please send some positive vibes to Deftones bassist Chi

[El Jefe]

Deftones bassist in coma after car crash
By Rachel Leibrock
rleibrock@sacbee.com
Published: Tuesday, Nov.
04, 2008
Deftones bassist Chi Cheng is in a coma in a San Jose hospital following a car accident in Santa Clara on Monday.


The band's singer, Chino Moreno, reached by phone, confirmed the news but declined to give specifics.


"I don't know everything that's going on -- I just know it's very serious," Moreno said. "I'm on my way to be with his family, I'm pretty freaked out about it.
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Cheng, 38, was born in Stockton and also is an accomplished poet. In 2000, he released a CD of his poetry, "The Bamboo Parachute.
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The Deftones formed in Sacramento in 1988 and released their debut album "Adrenaline" on Madonna's Maverick Records label in 1995. Since then, the hard rock band has sold millions of records. Its biggest-selling release was the 2000 album "White Pony," which sold more than 1 million copies, achieved platinum status and earned the band a Grammy Award for best metal performance for the song "Elite.
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The Deftones had been working on its sixth studio album, "Eros," set for a spring 2009 release. The Warner Brothers record label is expected to release a statement on Cheng's condition later today.

[espositod]

I found out about two hours ago. Best wishes, man. I hope he pulls through..

[Clank]

I hope he pulls through.

[lowendgenerator]

I'm a big Deftones fan, I hope and pray that Chi recovers.

[john turner]

oh man, i hope he gets better. i like those guys.

[:DChilis:D]

I know he's gonna pull through, he can make it. I'll be praying for him.

[El Jefe]

i can honestly say they've been my favorite band for 12years, seen them play tons of times and this is crushing.
i really hope he pulls through!
and if you didnt know he is a super nice guy, never a dick or had an ego

[garmenteros]

why does the terrible stuff always happen to nice guys, i hope he pulls thru...

[Saetia]

I hope Chi pulls through all of this and has a full recovery. I've loved the Deftones since I was a little squirt when their first album came out.

My most positive thoughts are being put out there.

-Benny

[mike_v_s]

I used to be a big fan of them...

I hope he pulls through.

http://www.sacbee.com/1089/story/1370452.html

Mike

[Psychicpet]

ya, just saw this posted over @ the TA boards.

thoughts and prayers to Chi and his family.

[steve21]

never a fan, but hope he makes it.

[StanFan]

Wow! I'm stunned. I used to listen to them quite a bit in high school. I'm pulling for him.

[knarleybass]

all we can do is pray. I know I will.

[bassteban]

Not a huge D-tones fan but praying.

[warwick.hoy]

One of my favorite bands and bassists in my formative years. I can remember an interview that he claimed to be a big Grateful Dead fan!!!! That solidified my respect for this great and somewhat underrated bassist. Lots of well wishes to him and his family.

[Lesfunk]

What's he in a coma from?

[warwick.hoy]

car crash....see link in OP

[Lesfunk]

Oh, That sucks.

[jwl]

best wishes